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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1929,

FRENCH FLIGHT TO SAIGON.

NURMI BARRED IN AMERICA.

PALLIARD AND LE BRIX NOW REFUSAL TO TURN OUT" IN

AT CALCUTTA

NEW YORK.

CHANGE IN THE PLANS from further competitions in the

Pavro Nurmi, the famous Fin- nigh rutiner, has been barred

United States by the Registration Committee of the American Athle-

cause of Nurmi's last-minute re-

Paris, Feb. 24. The fallure of the French air-tic Union. men, Le Brix and Palliard to turn up at Calcutta after taking off at Karachi, is explained by the fact that they headed for Allahabad where they landed safely yester day, as previously reported..

あり

Thy left Parls for Saigon Monday last week, and have been making good time though thoy have been making shorter hops than was anticipated.

SHANGHAI BLAZE TRAGEDY.

POIGNANT STORY OF DEATH OF MRS. CLAUSING.

MISUNDERSTANDING.

Shanghal, Feb. 23.

A tragic story has been enfold- ed in the course of the investiga-| The prohibition was ordered betion of the death of Mrs. John fusal to compete in the two-mile Clausing, who, as reported by Steeplechase National and Cham- Reuter, was bummed to death in pionships held in Madison Square the early hours of yesterday morn- Garden laat evening, on the ground that he had a bad cold Reuter's American Service,

FIRST DAY OF THE RACES.

A telegram has been recolved from Le Brix stating that he ex- pects to arrive at Saigon, the Far East terminal of the flight to- morrow or Tuesday, plans having beon altered to the extent that the machine will make stoppages at Akyah, Rangoon and Bangkok, instead of flying direct from Cal-mutuel returns are not affected, as cutta to Bangkok.-Reuter. payment is made on the basis of

first ponies past the post.

Allahabad, Fob. 24. Palliard and Le Brix took off to- day for Calcutta.

Calcutta, Feb. 24.

(Continued from Page 1.)

ing

With her husband, an officer' in

the United States Marines, she

had returned to their apartment in the French Concession, on Saturday night, having been out to dinner with. friends.

It is now learned that Llouton- ant Clausing roscued his wife from the blazing promises and after carrying her into the rond- way directed her to proceed to the house of a fellow officer.

Mrs. Clausing, in a dazed condí, tion as the result of her experi- ences, retraced her steps and re- turned to the scene of the burn- 6.—THE TRIAL PLATE.-Win- ing building, and went inside in nor $1,000. Second $300. Third the erroneous belief that her hus- The French airmen have ar-200, For China Ponies, bona fideband was there. She was burned rived. They have changed their Griffins of this Meeting. Weight In the meantime, Lieut. Claus-

to death, plans Instead of flying direct to for inches as per scale. Subing had made his way to the house Bangkok, Le Brix proppses to scription Grifins of this Meeting of a friend, not knowing of the travel by ensler stages.-Router.

allo ed 6 lb. Winners & lb. extra tragedy. He now lies in hospital (Jockey allowance.) Entrance

critically ill as the result of burus, $10. Allowances accumulative.

and shock-Our Own Correspon. One Mile and a Quarter.

dent.

NATIONAL LEADERS

IN SHANGHAI.

ANXIETY OVER 'HUNAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Mr. Ho Kom-tong's President

Hali... (Mr. Encarnacao) 1 Mrs. Dunbar's Hiawatha ....

(Mr. Hill) 2 Mr. John Peel's Royal Flush..

(Mr. Heard) 3 Eight starters. One length; one length.

TOKYO POLICE CATCH A QUEER FISH.

Tokyo, Feb 23, The Police have captured the otorious "prezehing" burglar, who has harassed the citizens of Tokyo during the past two years.

The prisoner, who is named- Taumaki, aged 29 years, has con- fessed to committing over 100 bur- G. THE GOVERNOR'S CUP-glaries.-Reuter, Presented by His Excellency the Governor, with $800 added for

Shanghai, Feb. 24. The President of the. National Government, Marshal Chiang this arrived herg Kai-shek

dia- morning from Ningpo and cussed the political situation Hupch and Hunan with Mr. Tan Yen-kai, Chairman of the Nanking Executive Yuan, and Mr. Chang Chi-kiang.

in

Time:-2 min. 30 seca. Pari-Mutuel.--Winner,

$9.40; 1st, $6.30; 2nd, $7.60; 3rd, $7.00.

(Halmovitch),

It is stated that Marshal Chiang Winnor. Second $300. Third Adam (Heard), Grand Tattoo Eve Duko" of Chantilly is to return to Nanking this even-$200. For all Chinn Ponics. (Pote Hunt), ing and that he is most apprehen- weight for inches as per scale. (Hu), Glorious Stag (Quincey), sive over the Hunan developments. Grifins of this Meeting allowed 7 King's Counsel

The Kwangs! leader and Chairib. Subscription Griffins of this Majestic Hall (Wong), Peterkin (Clark) and Triumphant Stag nun of the Wuchang-Hunkow Branch Political Council, General Meeting allowed 10 lb. Winners (Harriman). Writing on the pros Li Chung-yen, arrived from Nan-at this Meeting 5 lb. extra. pects, "Ring Tail" says:

allowance). Entrance king on Friday in connexion with (Jockey the coup in Changahu, It is re- $10. One Milé and 'à Quarter. ported that he has officially inform- ed Marshals Chiang Kai-shek and and Feng Yu-hsinng of the Hunan Bealers reasons for the dismissal of General Lu Ti-ping.

Rumours are current that the Nanking Government is to appoint General Chu Pei-teh, of Kiangsi, 3 Nanking Garrison Commander

THE YOUNG LADY STOWAWAY.

THE CASE DISPOSED OF THIS MORNING.

After

Mr. L. Dunbar's Elliot Bay

(Mr. H) 1

Mr. Eve's New Year's Evo...

(Mr. Pote-Hunt) 2

3

Messra. Fay and Seth's Christ mas Chimes.... (Mr. Heard) Seven utarters. Two and a half lengths; three lengths.

Ti 2 min. 40.4/5 secs Parl-Mutuel. Winner,

$0.00;

1st, $5.40; 2nd, $5.70; 3rd,.$7.50.

"President Hall has been doing some exceptionally good training times, and will probably carry the bulk of the support of the Chinese community.

"Adam, however, is my fancy, as his wonderful track form convincea, especially on account of the perfect ease in which he finishes...

"Peterkin is another very good grilin who has performed very consistantly in his track, en- deavours. It jo rather a pity that this entrant has got a bee in his bonnet, as he is very unruly at the 7 THE GARRISON CUP.-start and his rider will have hig Presented by the Officers of the work cut out to get him into a good start on account of this falling. Garrison, with $500 added for However, he is quite all right when Winner. Second $250. Third once on the run, and, providing $160. For Subscription Griffins nothing untoward happens at the two remands, Loulsa Gerald, aged 24 years, who stowed of any Season. Weight for inches start, I have every reason to be away on the Empress of Russins per scale. Subscription Griffins eve that he will be right in the

of the Season allowed 3 lb. Win-picture at the finish. from Shanghai, appeared again be-ners during 1928' of one Race

"Although King's Counsel, is a fore Major C. Willson this more-7 lb; of more than one 10 lb.; at good looker, 1 do

not fancy him ing, when Sub-Inspector Elston, In this Meeting 3 lb. extra. Penal- much myself and therefore have reply to his Worship, stated that the passengers on the ship, who ties and Allowances accumulative. Ittle to say about him. Neverthe (Jockey allowance.) Entrance less, he will have one of the best of had promised to pay any fine im-

the visiting jockeys on top and Mr. $10. One Mile. pased on the defendant, had not

Halmovitch will get every ounce Messra. Liang and Lo's O-Moon come forward.

(Mr. Wong) 1 out of him; of that there is no

doubt.

Sub-Inspector Elston also added that the defendant had been in police custody for four days, and had never been in prison in Hong- kong before. He proposed to ask the Government to send the de- fendant to Shanghai on March 4. Major Willson-If you are suc- cessful, communicate with me. Meantime she is fined $25, or three wecks.

SALE OF PRINCE'S HUNTERS.

PATRIOTIC SACRIFICE REALISED.

London, Feb. 24.

Messrs. Dyer and Beith's Loch

Etive

(Mr. Heard) 2

3

Messrs. Lau and Lee's Duke of Normandy II...... (Mr. Hu) Eleven starters. Two lengths; a head m

Time2 min. 06.3/5 secs,

1st. $8.80; 2nd, $12.10; 3rd, $32.80. Pari-Mutuel Winner, $23.70;

"The Duke of Chantilly is also a good-looking pony, who, although sound galloper, has done nothing sensational, on the track which think that he is would make us anything out of the ordinary. He is also will fitted out in the jockeyi department and my plek for the best outside bet.

"Grand Tattoo Eve seems to me to be a little weak when it compe 8. THE CHATER CUP-Preto his last quarters which deca not aented with $1,000 added. Second enhance his chance on this account $300. Third $200. For China as a strong finish is positively need- Ponies, that have run in at least ed in a race of this description." three Extra Meetings in Hongkong during the Season 1928, one or

more of such mootings previous to

The Officials.

The officials for the Meeting,

1st July, 1028 and one or more which fa held under the auspices of subsequent to that date. Weight the Hongkong Jockey Club, are for inches as por scale. Winners as follows: during 1928 of one race 5 lb., of

The Prince of Wales' twelve

Patron-His Excellency Sir hunters were sold by auction, at Leicester yesterday and realised two races 7. lb., of three or more Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.

Honorary Stewards.--His Excel. £1,265. The highest price, was ob races 10 lb. penalty. Subscription tained for "Miss Muffet the Griffins allowed 5 ib. Allowances lency Vice Admiral A, K. Walstell,

His Prince's favourite mare.

Excellency Major- Allow-C.B., accumulative." (Jockey wance). Entrance $10. From the General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., Two Mile Post Once Round and in and Commodore R. A. S. Hill. (About one mile 186 yards).

The Prince watched the sale from the window of an office above

the auctioneer's rostrum.

In opening the sale, the auc- tioneer said:"We all realise the Mr. L. Dunbar's Coos Bay.... (Mr. Hill) patriotic sacrifice which His Royal

Highness is making in giving up Mr. Chan Tin-sion's Winsome. the sport he loved in order to give

Stag ........ (Mr, Quincey) increased time to the duties of

slate. It must be heart-breaking Mr. Eve's Boxing Eve... for him to part with his horses.”— British Wirelese.

1

Stewards-Mr. H, P. White (Chairman), Sir Henry Gollan, Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Messrs. B. D. F. Beith, R. M. Dyer, C. Gordon' 2 Mackie, T. E. Pearce, F. Sutton and

P. Tester.

31

(Mr. Pole Hunt) Ten starters. Three quarters of

a length; four lengths.

Time: 2 min. 15 sees. (Re- cord),

The Hongkong Ladies' Tonsorial Instituts claimed $100 pensity for breach of contract from the Cheong Ming Co. and Suf Kal, of 1st, $6.40; 2nd, $5.40; Brd, $5.30.

Pari-Mutuoi-Winner,

Derby Prospects.

$95.80;

328 Quéon's Road Central at the Summary Court this morning. Mr.Leo D'Almada appeared for the

The real interest in the Racos defendants and said that Mr. Loseby had no further instruc- begins to-morrow, when the Derby tione apart from applying for an will be run. Probable starters and adjournment. The case was struck jockeys will be Haiwatha (Hill), President Hall (Encarnacao), 'out with costs,

Stewards. In Charge of Scales Messra. R. M. Dyef, T. E. Pearco and C. B. Brown.

Judge Mr. D.. E. Clark,! Assistant Judge Mr. P. Tester. Starter. Mr. W. D. Fiddes Wil.

Bon.

Second Starter. Mr. S. A. Sleap, Stoward in Charge of. Paddock, -Mr. F. Sutton...

Handicappers-Mesra, C. M. B. Alves and. II. W.. Moon,

Timo Keeper. Mr. A. A. Alves. Secretary-Mr. C. Bernard

Clerk of the Gourse.-Mr. C. Brown, Gordon Mackle.

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